The Mindtools L&D Podcast

377 — AI in L&D: The State of Play

Jan 16, 2024

The podcast discusses the use of AI in L&D, including benefits and barriers to implementation. They also talk about setting yearly themes instead of resolutions, and share recommendations for personal goals and reflections. Additionally, they mention a documentary about a mountaineer's incredible achievements.

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Donald Taylor

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Quick takeaways

AI in L&D offers immense potential but requires cautious exploration for transformative impact.

Psychological barriers like fear of risk and overwhelm hinder AI adoption in L&D, necessitating trust-building efforts.

Deep dives

AI and L&D Report: The State of Play

The podcast delves into the latest report on AI and L&D, highlighting the surge in interest driven by innovations like chat GPT. Despite the excitement, the key message emphasizes that L&D professionals need not feel overwhelmed, as few are extensively using AI in practice. While AI's potential is immense, it's crucial not to rush adoption but to steadily explore its applications to revolutionize work and learning methods.

Introduction

2min

Navigating the AI Landscape in L&D

8min

AI in Learning & Development: Perceptions and Challenges

16min

Exploring Yearly or Seasonal Themes as Resolutions Alternative

4min

Personal Resolutions, Mountainous Inspirations, and a Year of Scenic Hills

3min

Since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, AI has seldom been out of the news. Such is the pace of change, it can feel difficult to keep up. But how is L&D actually using this technology? What do learning professionals perceive as the benefits of AI, and what are the barriers to implementation?

In this week’s episode of The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Ross Dickie and Owen Ferguson are joined by Donald Taylor to discuss a report he co-authored with Egle Vinauskaite, which seeks to answer some of these questions.

We discuss:

· The current state of play of AI in L&D,

· The expected benefits of using AI in L&D,

· The technological and business barriers to deploying AI in organizations.

To read the full report, AI in L&D: The State of Play, head to Don’s website.

In ‘What I Learned this Week’, Owen mentioned CGP Grey’s focus on ‘themes’ (as opposed to resolutions) as a method for achieving long-term personal and professional goals. Check out this video to find out more.

Ross D recommended the Netflix documentary 14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible, exploring Nimsdai Purja’s attempt to summit all fourteen of the world’s 8000-metre mountains in under seven months.

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If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with our speakers:

· Ross Dickie

· Owen Ferguson

· Donald Taylor